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‘Many are cold, few are frozen’

Like developing an ice cream, creating sustainability is all about experimentation and even making a few mistakes ...
NICVA | John McCormick | 10 Dec 2007

Health ... and everything else

There has been a lot of controversy about how much Northern Ireland is spending on health since the draft Budget was published. When health erupts on the public it’s usually about what the media see as a good issue – where should a maternity unit be based, should a new hospital be nearer Omagh or Enniskillen, why are people dying from MRSA in hospitals? All of these are important and emotive questions, very often a matter of life and death, but other vital issues rarely surface.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 10 Dec 2007

5 BIG winners reaching communities

A range of community projects including a scheme supporting families in the aftermath of suicide, and an initiative for young people dealing with drug and alcohol addictions, have received more than £2 million from the latest round of Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities Grants.

What are your key issues for the NHS?

The British Medical Association is seeking your views on what you perceive to be the key issues for the NHS in Northern Ireland, both now and in the future
British Medical Association (NI) | Sara Morrow | 10 Dec 2007

Annual report launched at recent AGM

NICVA launched its latest Annual Report at an AGM on 7 December 2007
NICVA | John McCormick | 10 Dec 2007

Help Northern Ireland win the Lottery

Sustrans, which develops environmental projects across the UK is in a 'vote off' to scoop the lottery's 'People's Millions' prize. Vote now - phone lines close at 12noon on 10 December.
Sustrans | John McCormick | 10 Dec 2007

Drug and Alcohol Small Grants Call

The Southern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team are pleased to announce the formal launch of their Annual Small Grants Funding Programme. 

Upcoming at the Assembly - 10 December

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 10 December 2007 to 14 December 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 07 Dec 2007

Sector needs to engage with Assembly

During a recent visit by the NICVA Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy Forum to Parliament Buildings, Stormont, North Antrim MLA, Mervyn Storey encouraged the voluntary and community sector to make their voice heard in the corridors of power.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 06 Dec 2007

Start the New Year with a debt detox

Citizens Advice is urging people to start the New Year with good resolutions to manage their money.
NI Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux | Lucy Cochrane | 06 Dec 2007

Nail-biting begins for Link

Entries have now closed for the 2008 NICVA Link Awards in association with BT and supported by the Belfast Telegraph and the judges are beginning their work. Over the next month they will decide which companies, public bodies, schools, colleges, clubs and societies will come out on top.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 06 Dec 2007

Big Ask comes to Belfast

Ash urges action on climate change as they bring Friends of the Earth's Big Ask campaign to Belfast
Friends Of The Earth Northern Ireland | Niall Bakewell | 05 Dec 2007

Equality of opportunity and access

The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) welcomes Education Minister Caitríona Ruane’s proposals to reform the education system in Northern Ireland.
NI Council For Integrated Education | David Russell | 05 Dec 2007

People 2 jobs 2 People!

Stepping Stone Project has just launched a new kind of ‘personal matching’ service for anyone within the Connsbrook Avenue area of east Belfast -a job matching service!
East Belfast Mission | Louise Anderson | 04 Dec 2007

Charity Commission's coming to town

The long awaited Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is on the way
NICVA | John McCormick | 04 Dec 2007

You’ll sus it if you bus it

Jump on a bus to help build tomorrow’s world today. That’s the theme of NICVA’s annual conference this Friday 7 December. This conference aims to put sustainability at the top of all our agendas. Equally you can have a chance to challenge the ‘green claptrap’. We’re confident you’ll find it is a case of “win for you and win for the globe”.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 04 Dec 2007

NICVA welcomes end to selection

NICVA welcomes government announcement on academic selection
NICVA | John McCormick | 04 Dec 2007

Save the Children welcomes end of 11+

Save the Children welcomes today’s announcement by the Education Minister that next year will be the last for children taking the transfer test at age 11.
Save The Children Northern Ireland | Christine King | 04 Dec 2007

Minister to Consult on Dormant Accounts

In the Assembly on 27 November 2007, Peter Robinson MLA, Minister for Finance and Personnel has stated a consultation will take place in early 2008 on the distribution of dormant account funds in Northern Ireland

New Funding for Community Festivals

Minister, Edwin Poots is expected to announce this week details of additional funding for Community Festivals.

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